I remember telling a friend once that after I retire (and it’s okay with my husband, ha ha) that in a dream scenario, I would like to travel the world and photograph churches. There are so many breathtaking structures made in the name of God and it would be a beautiful exploration! From huge cathedrals … Read more
Loving’ the Long Weekend!
Don’t you just love 3-day weekends?! I was so grateful to have Labor Day off and we really tried to make the most of family time. I have a bunch of random pictures so I’m just going to post away and explain as I go. I forgot to post Garrett’s first day of preschool! He … Read more
Music Memories
It’s amazing how a song can bring back a flood of memories in an instant. Listening to the soundtrack of your teenage years (mine was Ace of Base, Bryan Adams, and Garth Brooks to name a few). I had a song for everything. A sad ballad when my boyfriend and I broke up, songs that … Read more
Calling All Prayer Warriors
“I lift my eyes to the hills, where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth”-Psalm 121 I received a direct petition of prayer today from Karen. “Brooke I hope you don’t mind if I leave you a prayer request. We have a 35 year old … Read more
Soap Souffle
Have you heard of the Ivory Soap experiment? I’ve seen it circulating around the Internet and wanted to test out it with the boys. Here’s how it works: If you unwrap a bar of Ivory™ soap and microwave it, the soap will expand into a foam that is more than six times the size of … Read more
Oh My Darling Clementine!
She’s here! Our new puppy Clementine. It was an exciting day. We picked up our pretty girl after church and went with our good friends who took home a pup also (the boy). After a circus-like visit to Petsmart we took her home and tried to make her feel comfortable. She is doing great and … Read more
Tooth Trouble
Have you ever heard of a third grader getting braces? Gabriel had an orthodontist appointment today and I was not expecting it to go the way it did. We had a Radiothon at the station today so I was unable to take him, but Jim filled me in. Earlier this summer our dentist recommended that … Read more
The Government Can
Another gem from Tim Hawkins. Funny and true.P.S. Sweet dance moves!P.P.S. Be prepared, this song gets stuck in your head!
First Day of School!
Today was Grant’s first day of kindergarten! We had a great morning. Garrett will start preschool next week but since he’s always looking up to his older bros, he had to pack a lunch and take a backpack today too. 🙂 I’m just about to head out for pick-up, can’t wait to hear about the … Read more
Fancy New Photos!
This is exciting, we FINALLY have new pictures! A big thanks to Jamie of Jamie Jansen Photo. He does an amazing job and we were honored that he would work with the Mom Squad. We wanted to utilize the “Mod Squad” play on words and I think Jamie did a wonderful job of that. Don’t … Read more
